87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseState Rep. Ryan Guillen, a South Texas Democrat, Switches Parties to the GOP
Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2021
The most conservative Democrat in the Texas House has switched his party affiliation to the GOP.
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Another Special Session, Executive Order on the Border, Paxton v. Bush
Michelle ArledgeAugust 6, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Democrats in Washington, Big 12 Shakeup, Texas’ 6th Congressional District
Michelle ArledgeJuly 30, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Elections 2020FederalTexas Border Democrat, Rep. Filemon Vela, to Retire from District Targeted by GOP After Republican Shift
Daniel FriendMarch 22, 2021
Amidst the ongoing border crisis and ahead of redistricting, Rep. Filemon Vela announced he will not be seeking reelection.
Immigration & BorderTwo-Thirds of Border Apprehensions Occurring in Texas as Immigration Influx Continues
Daniel FriendFebruary 19, 2021
There was a spike in illegal immigrant arrests in the Del Rio region and an increase in the southwest border region overall.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Leads Congressional Letter Criticizing Biden Border Policy Amidst Burgeoning Crisis
Daniel FriendFebruary 10, 2021
Rep. Chip Roy and 50 other members of Congress criticized President Biden for his changes to immigration policies amidst a burgeoning border crisis.
Immigration & BorderBorder Patrol Arrests 253 Illegal Immigrants Near Mission, Interrupting Human Smuggling Attempts
Hayden SparksFebruary 8, 2021
Many of the 253 people were unaccompanied minors.
Criminal JusticeImmigration & Border$45 Million of Meth Seized in Denton Area, Feds Say
Hayden SparksJanuary 29, 2021
Almost 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine were reportedly seized along Interstate 35.
Immigration & BorderStatewide NewsLaredo Border Patrol Apprehends Over 200 Illegal Immigrants in Tractor Trailers
Daniel FriendDecember 10, 2020
The two failed human smuggling attempts come as the border patrol sees an over two-year high of apprehensions in the Laredo sector.
Immigration & BorderOctober Border Apprehension Statistics Highest Since July 2019
Daniel FriendNovember 23, 2020
Border apprehensions in October rose to the highest levels since summer of 2019 and is the highest tally for the month of October compared to past years.
FederalImmigration & BorderU.S. Customs and Border Protection Marks 400 Miles of New Border Wall Construction
Daniel FriendOctober 29, 2020
Officials in the Trump administration say that construction of the new border wall is making significant progress.
FederalImmigration & BorderBorder Apprehensions Drop With Pandemic in Fiscal Year 2020, But Expected to Rise
Daniel FriendOctober 20, 2020
Border patrol apprehensions of illegal immigrants dropped significantly during the 2020 fiscal year, but officials caution that an uptick is likely after the coronavirus pandemic ends.